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- 1Jesse Jackson honor services expanded to Chicago and South Carolina▼Rev. Jesse Jackson: Services to honor civil rights icon expanded to include Chicago, South Carolina
Services honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights leader, have been expanded to include events in Chicago and South Carolina, according to ABC7 Chicago. The additions broaden public opportunities to pay tribute to the icon beyond the originally planned gatherings. Details about dates and venues were not provided in the initial report.
- 2Mississippi Book Festival draws thousands to Jackson●Mississippi Book Festival draws thousands to Jackson to celebrate the written word
The Mississippi Book Festival brought thousands of visitors to Jackson to celebrate literature and the written word. The event featured authors, readings and book-related activities, drawing a large crowd to the state capital and highlighting the festival's growing role as a regional celebration of reading and writing.
- 3Museums Group Backs Bill to Shield Smithsonian Independence●American Alliance of Museums: AAM Supports Congressional Action to Protect the Smithsonian’s Independence. “The American
The American Alliance of Museums has endorsed the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026, legislation introduced in Congress by Representatives Stanbury (D-NM) and Jackson. The bill aims to protect the Smithsonian Institution's independence from political interference, and the AAM says congressional action is needed to safeguard the museum and research complex's autonomy.
- 4Mississippi police say woman's hanging death was staged●Miss. police say death of woman found hanging from tree was staged https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/26 /police-d
Police in Jackson, Mississippi, say the death of a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree was staged, according to testimony reported by UPI. The determination has drawn attention as investigators work to establish what happened to the woman and who may have been responsible, with the case unfolding in a city and state with a charged history around racial violence.
- 5Lansing-Jackson TV market books $39 million in political ads●Lansing-Jackson TV market has booked $39 million in political ads … and counting
Political advertisers have booked $39 million worth of television ad time in the Lansing-Jackson, Michigan media market, according to WKAR, and the total is expected to keep growing as the campaign continues. The figure highlights how heavily contested Michigan remains, with campaigns and outside groups pouring money into local airtime to reach voters across mid-Michigan.
- 6Mississippi Book Festival draws authors and readers to Jackson▼Mississippi Book Festival draws authors, readers to Jackson
The Mississippi Book Festival has brought writers and book lovers together in Jackson, Mississippi. The annual event, often called the state's literary celebration, gathers authors for panel discussions, signings and readings, drawing crowds from across the region. Local media reported on the turnout, highlighting the festival's role in supporting reading and the state's literary community.